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Chemical Processing Technician - 2nd Shift

Synthorx

Synthorx

Other Engineering
Chattanooga, TN, USA
Posted on Nov 20, 2024

About The Job

Opella, the Consumer Healthcare business unit of Sanofi, is the purest and third-largest player globally in the Over-The-Counter (OTC) & Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) market.

We have an unshakable belief in the power of self-care and the role it can play in creating a healthier society and a healthier planet. That’s why we want to make self-care as simple as it should be by being consumer-led always, with science at our core. Through our unique and balanced portfolio of more than 100 loved brands, including 15 global and local high-growth challengers such as Allegra, Dulcolax and Buscopan, we deliver our mission: helping more than half a billion consumers worldwide take their health in their hands.

As a Chemical Processing Technician for Sanofi Consumer Healthcare, your job will be to manufacture bulk blend products, ensuring efficient set-up, operation, tear-down, and cleaning of equipment. Your knowledge of cGMPs (current Good Manufacturing Practices) and SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) will help drive seamless production in our processing area.

We deliver consumer-inspired, science-based products and solutions to our consumers worldwide, thanks to the flawless planning and meticulous eye for detail of our Manufacturing & Supply teams. Your job, as Packaging Technician will be to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of diverse packaging machinery, from slat fillers to thermoformers and cappers. You'll be responsible for the equipment's set-up, cleaning, and maintenance, playing a vital part in our production process.

This mission is brought to life by an 11,000-strong team, 13 best-in-class manufacturing sites, and 4 specialized science and innovation development centers.

We are also proud to be the first major fast-moving consumer healthcare company to achieve B Corp certification. Join us on our mission. Health. In your hands.

This is a 2nd shift position. Hours: 2:00pm - 10:00pm

Main Responsibilities:

As a Processing Technician, you will:

  • Ensure the quality and quantity of raw materials are accurately measured to produce finished bulk products according to specific formulations and procedures.

  • Learn to operate various equipment, including mills, grinders, conveyors, mixers, and tableting presses, to create tablets, ointments, creams, liquids, and powders.

  • Monitor the manufacturing process and implement control factors to keep production within acceptable limits.

  • Maintain detailed production records, follow step-by-step procedures, and complete production orders efficiently.

  • Keep equipment and work areas clean, organized, and well-maintained.

About You

  • Education & Experience: You must have a High School Diploma or GED, plus at least one year of manufacturing experience, preferably with high-speed packaging or assembly equipment.

  • Technical Skills: You should have a strong mechanical aptitude and ability to understand equipment operations, with the capacity to lift heavy loads (25-60 lbs).

  • Attention to Detail: You must maintain close visual attention during manufacturing processes to ensure quality and safety.

  • Special Requirements: You must comply with the dress code (uniforms, safety gear), be willing to undergo necessary training, and be able to work in conditions with exposure to dust, grease, and packing machinery hazards.

  • Desired Qualifications: Additional qualifications such as Lean Six Sigma Certification, previous pharmaceutical experience, and familiarity with Production Automation Systems like SAP are desirable.


Why Choose Us?

  • Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.

  • Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.

  • Take good care of yourself and your family with benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs with 3 weeks paid vacation and at least 14 weeks of gender-neutral parental leave.

  • Enjoy a well-crafted rewards package with competitive pay that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.

  • Receive a generous sign-on bonus to welcome you aboard.

  • Take advantage of our robust 401k program and tuition reimbursement to further your future, education and career.

Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let’s be those people.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity.

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US and Puerto Rico Residents Only

Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally inclusive and diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; natural or protective hairstyles; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.